That Balls Outta Here
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The Phillies' No. 28 prospect, Otto Kemp, has been showing off his bat in the Arizona Fall League for the Desert Dogs. With a two-home run game and top performer honors, the surprising top prospect is making a name for himself.
Michael Fisher|
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has died at age 63. The veteran of 17 MLB seasons was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1994.
Matt Dargan|
The Dodgers took care of business against the Mets in the 2024 NLCS, using a solid approach at the plate to generate a potent offense, something that the Phillies should have been able to do in the NLDS but didn't.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies bullpen was a key factor in losing to the Mets in the NLDS, but they aren't the only team to experience bullpen struggles this postseason, with the Guardians' and Brewers' closers also imploding at the worst time.
Matt Davis|
With the Phillies looking to make changes this offseason, they could move some of their key players. Here are four Phillies who are most likely to be potential trade candidates this offseason as the team looks ahead to 2025.
Edward Eng|
Phillies top prospect Justin Crawford has been named to Team USA for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 tournament in November. The showcase featuring top international talent will be a good test for Crawford before next season.
Matt Dargan|
Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford wants to get to Philadelphia as fast as possible. The Phillies could use the help in the outfield, and his MLB debut could come sometime during the 2025 season.
Michael Fisher|
According to MLB Pipeline, the Phillies' top hitting and pitching prospects of 2024 were outfielder Justin Crawford and right-hander Jean Cabrera.
Edward Eng|
With Phillies relievers Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez becoming free agents this winter, Orion Kerkering is poised for a bigger role in the bullpen and more high-leverage action in 2025.
Eric Moratelli|
After speculation that Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski would leave after this season if the Phillies won the World Series, he's sticking around and will fulfill his contract through 2027.
Michael Hennelly|
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been nominated as a finalist for the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award in the 2024 MLBPA Players Choice Awards. He's competing against Chris Sale and Paul Skenes for the award.
Michael Fisher|
It sounds like the Phillies will give Rafael Marchán a real chance to win the backup catcher position over Garrett Stubbs in 2025, which will excite fans despite Marchán's injury concerns.
Edward Eng|
Gaping holes were exploited in Phillies playoff at-bats. Team needs change for the future, but went wrong to begin with?
Matt Davis|
The Phillies’ outfield situation is up in the air heading into the 2025 season, and Juan Soto is a clear solution to their problems in 2024. Still, Dave Dombrowski made it sound like adding another star player wouldn't be his approach this offseason.
Michael Hennelly|
After Phillies president of player operations Dave Dombrowski's end-of-season press conference, it sounds like the outfield could look very different on Opening Day in 2025.
Matt Dargan|
With the offseason just starting, here's a look at three Phillies players who have a good chance of not being part of the team’s plan for the 2025 season.
Edward Eng|
The Phillies' trade deadline acquisitions failed to make a large enough impact down the stretch and into the playoffs, and Dave Dombrowski gave his analysis of his moves at his end-of-season press conference.
Michael Hennelly|
"The Turnaround" is a documentary that follows Jon McCann's quest to get Phillies fans to support Trea Turner with standing ovations in 2023 and is now available on Netflix.
Matt Davis|
Starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez's breakout season made him the biggest pleasant surprise for the Phillies during the 2024 season. He'll head into the 2025 season as the third starter in the Phillies rotation.
Eric Moratelli|
Phillies No. 1 prospect Aidan Miller advanced through three levels of the minor leagues this season, and the team let him advance as fast as he dictated, but it doesn't sound like he'll be in the major leagues next season.
Michael Fisher|
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